What Brexit Thought Me As A Graphic Designer - England 2016

From the moment the race began, the Brexit camp worked tirelessly, moving from one city to another and from one town to the other, persuading everybody who cared to listen and convincing everyone that believed in their course. Campaigning passionately on the need for Australia point system in the UK and England, they also highlighted the ability to provide  extra funding for the NHS post Brexit.

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The few influential campaigners worked with all their might in the course they believed in, and for the path they had chosen. Perhaps, the reason for such intense effort was in part, due to entertaining some doubts about winning the referendum. Or maybe they just worked hard to possess every vote.

The remain camp looked confident in their campaign, and set to win. And with the prime minister as their leading man, they too put their case across. They argued favourably for the economic advantage of staying in Europe, and the security risk of leaving our EU family. Ex- Prime Minsters lend their voices to the remain debate. And economist also warned of the repercussion of exiting Europe. Foreign Prime Ministers and Presidents encouraged Britain to stay with their European brethren, but the choice in the end was down to the British people, and only the voice of the British people matter in the end.

And the nation woke up to a shocking referendum result on the 20th July 2016. The people of Great Britain had spoken and they had spoken to leave the EU. Their voice mustn't be supressed and their voice must be respected. As if that was not enough, the Prime Minister resigned in an emotional speech with the main opposition party descending almost into civil war. The markets too were unforgiving, and reacted unfavourably to the news.

And as a graphic designer, the events of these last days have taught me a lot. It has taught me to be prepared for every occasion, and it has taught me not to miss opportunities. It has taught me not to be intimidated by top dogs and it has taught me to always position myself. It has taught me that anyone could be a catalyst for change and it has also taught me to act in the interest of the course I represent.

So if you are a freelancer or small business, be original, go for contracts you feel capable of, and don't' be intimidated by the 'big boys'. Take on courses you feel passionate about. Who knows? You may be the next trailblazer in your industry. What about you? Have you learnt anything from the referendum at all? If so, what have you learnt?